Is Fiber Optic Internet Faster Than Cable??

internet wires

Cables with copper conductors transmit electrical signals, while optical fibers transmit optical signals. There are two types of general network access, cable access and fiber optic Internet access.

We know that light travels faster than electricity in a vacuum.. So, Is fiber optic Internet access really faster than cable access??

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Greece and Saudi Arabia to Build a Joint Communication Fiber

East to Med data corridor Conference

Greece and Saudi Arabia have decided to create a joint company to link communications between Europe and Asia using fiber optics. The project is called “East to Med data Corridor”. This huge data cable project is expected to be completed by 2025.

It is data cable, that will encompass both sea and land, will be jointly developed by the Saudi company STC and MENA HUB, owned by the Greek satellite telecommunications and applications company TTSA.

The Greek electricity company PPC and the Cypriot telecommunications operator CYTA will also have a partial participation in the project.

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5G Powers The Smart Grid

Intelligent Network

The smart grid refers to a new generation of power systems based on the traditional power system by integrating new energy, New Materials, new equipment and new technologies.

Smart networks are characterized by a high degree of information, automation and interactivity. It can make safe operation come true, reliable, economical and efficient network.

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The Difference Between Indoor and Outdoor Fiber Optic Cables

fiber optic cable

Optical fibers are too fragile to be used directly in cabling systems. They are usually tied in bundles with a protective cover on the outside and tension-resistant wires in the center..

This is known as fiber optic cable., usually contains one or more fibers. The differences between indoor and outdoor fiber optic cables are described below..

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How Subsea Fiber Optic Cables Are Laid?

submarine fiber optic cable

Submarine communication cables are wires wrapped in insulating material. They are placed at the bottom of the sea to allow the transmission of telecommunications between countries.

The first submarine communication cables provided telegraphic communications. Later, telephone and Internet communications were introduced.. The modern fiber cable also uses fiber optic technology, so it is called submarine fiber optic cable.

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